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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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